Kingdom Hearts 3 Graphics Compared: Switch 2, PS5, Steam Deck
▼ Summary
– A demo of Kingdom Hearts 3 on Nintendo Switch 2 allows comparison with PS5 and Steam Deck versions.
– Previous Switch entries were cloud versions; the Switch 2 version is native.
– Switch 2 outperforms Steam Deck but has an unlocked frame rate between 30–40 FPS, while PS5 is locked at 60 FPS.
– Docked Switch 2 is comparable to PS5 in graphical effects, but handheld mode sacrifices resolution and reflections.
– Kingdom Hearts 3 and other prior games launch natively on Switch 2 on October 8, with Kingdom Hearts 4 coming later.
Following yesterday’s Nintendo Direct, a demo for Kingdom Hearts 3 landed on the Nintendo Switch 2, allowing for a direct comparison with the PlayStation 5 version (played through PS4 Pro backwards compatibility) and the Steam Deck.
The Kingdom Hearts series is finally arriving on Nintendo Switch 2 in the form fans have long wanted. Earlier entries on the original Switch were limited to cloud-based streaming, which demanded a constant internet connection to play.
In performance terms, the Nintendo Switch 2 holds a clear advantage over the Steam Deck. However, when stacked against the PS5, a few key differences stand out.
The Nintendo Switch 2 version of Kingdom Hearts 3 appears to feature an unlocked frame rate. On PS5, the game runs at a nearly flawless 60 frames per second. The Switch 2, by contrast, typically fluctuates between 30 and 40 FPS.
When the Switch 2 is docked, its graphical effects are largely comparable to the PS5. The trade-offs become more visible in handheld mode, where resolution and reflections are dialed back.
You can view the full Kingdom Hearts 3 graphics comparison across Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, and Steam Deck below.
Kingdom Hearts 3 arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 8, alongside all previous titles in the series. Notably, Kingdom Hearts 1.5 + 2.5 Remix will also be playable natively on the system. And when it’s ready, Kingdom Hearts 4 will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 as well.
We also have a similar comparison for Kingdom Hearts 4 available here.
(Source: Nintendoeverything.com)
